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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,326.32, 458,607.98 and 181,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,326.32, 458,607.98 and 181,423.32 is: 250,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,326.32 : 458,607.98 = 181,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,326.32/458,607.98 = 181,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,326.32x = 458,607.98 × 181,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,326.32x = 83,202,182,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,182,310.09/332,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,362.90

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